C

    Although most people know there are Seven Wonders in the Ancient world, only few people can name them. This is because most of them are no longer there except the pyramids. However, there is a growing list of wonders of the world today. About nine years ago, UNESCO’s World Cultural and Nature Heritage (自然文化遗产) List had 411 places and 136 countries were responsible to protect them, and the list keeps on growing.

     Usually it is the task of a group of 21 experts to decide which places go on the list. The experts are chosen to work for six years. Their work is to examine and discuss the suggestions from different countries. 

They also manage the World Heritage Fund（基金） which can offer help to countries for protection work.                                 

    Over the past centuries a lot of cultural or historic places have been destroyed by man or nature. Protecting our natural and cultural heritage is a long and difficult task. Earthquakes, floods, pollution, wars,or even tourism are some of the dangers that harm the heritage.

    When a historic place is in great danger, it is put on the World Heritage in Danger List and necessary things will be done to protect it. Places which are on the danger list include Historic Bridges of Indiana, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Rosenwald School in Southern U.S., etc.

41.The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World include ________.

  A. Golden Gate Bridge                  B. Sydney Opera House

   C. the Great Wall                  D. the pyramids

42.According to the passage, ______ may provide some money for protecting the cultural relics.

    A.UNESCO ( 联合国教科文组 )    

    B. the World Heritage Fund 

    C. the 21 experts                   

    D. some countries

43.Why does the World Cultural and Natural Heritage List keep on growing?

   A. There are more cultural heritages beginning to appear.

   B More countries begin to build cultural heritages.

   C.A lot of cultural or historic places have disappeared.

   D. More and more cultural heritages are in great danger.

44.Which of the following statements is true?

   A. People can still visit the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World today.

   B. Rosenwald School is a newly built school in Southern U.S.

   C. More places will be added to the UNESCO list.

   D. The list is decided mainly by the governments of different countries.

45.What would be the best title for this passage?

   A. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.       

   B. 21 Experts 

   C. The Growing List of Wonders of the World.  

   D. Some Historic Places in Danger

D

How to improve my life? Many people think that they have to accept whatever life throws at them. They'll say, "This is my fate, my destiny. I cannot change it."

Of course not! You don't have to suffer needlessly. Your destiny depends on you, not on any other external factors.

I know someone who says she just accepts what life gives her because she has done everything she can to improve it. Guess what her lifestyle is? She wakes up in the morning, goes to work, comes back home, relaxes, chats with people, watches TV, then goes to sleep. Next day, the same routine cycle follows.

Huh! Is this what she calls "doing her best"? She believes she has tried her best and just accepts it in her heart that this is the life that God has intended for her to live; that her luck can only change if God wills it. Of course God wants us to be happy and live our life to the fullest, but we have to do our share of exerting (运用) the effort to live the life of our dreams.

Remember that you harvest what you sow. You just don't sit around and wait for a million dollars to fall from the sky. You have to get off the couch, get your eyes off the TV screen, get your hands off the phone. Don’t expect your luck to change unless you do something about it. If something goes wrong, don't just regard it as a temporary setback; but use it as feedback. Learn your lesson, make the most of the situation, and do something to solve the problem. It's not enough to think positively; you also have to act positively.

If someone's life is in the trouble, do you just hope and pray that things will turn out fine? Of course not! You get to do anything you can to save the person. So it is with your own life. It is not enough to hope for the best, but you have to do your best. In other words, don't just stand (or sit) there, do something to improve your life.

46. According to the woman mentioned in Para.3, her life ____________.  

A. Doesn't need improving     B. couldn't be improved 

C. will be better some day      D. Will be worse in the future 

47. What does the author think of the woman's life?

A. positive    B. satisfying    C. colorful     D. passive

48. Which of the following statements is the author's opinion?

A. Your temporary problem is not discouraging.

B. Your luck can be changed by your efforts

C . You can only achieve success when God wills it. 

D. You should treat yourself in the way you treat friends.

49. In Para.5, the author emphasized the importance of _____________.

A. positive action   B. positive thinking  

C. hope for the best   D. intention to succeed 

50. The text is mainly written to advise you to ____________. 

A. understand yourself   B. improve your life   

C. believe in yourself    D. change your normal way
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